Betsy

English

Etymology

From the clipping of Elizabeth + -sy (hypocoristic suffix).

Proper noun

Betsy

  1. A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.
    • 1993, Phillip Margolin, Gone But Not Forgotten, Bantam Books, →ISBN, page 25:
      No one ever called Elizabeth Tannenbaum stunning, but most men found her attractive. Hardly anyone called her Elizabeth, either. An "Elizabeth" was regal, cool, an eyecatching beauty. A "Betsy" was pleasant to look at, a tiny bit overweight, capable, but still fun to be with. Betsy suited her just fine.

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Cebuano

Etymology

Borrowed from English Betsy.

Proper noun

Betsy

  1. a female given name from English

Portuguese

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English Betsy.

Pronunciation
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈbɛt.si/

Proper noun

Betsy f

  1. a female given name from English

Spanish

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English Betsy.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbetsi/ [ˈbet̪.si]
  • Rhymes: -etsi
  • Syllabification: Bet‧sy

Proper noun

Betsy f

  1. a female given name from English

Tagalog

Etymology

Borrowed from English Betsy.

Pronunciation
  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /ˈbetsi/ [ˈbɛt.sɪ]
  • Rhymes: -etsi
  • Syllabification: Bet‧sy

Proper noun

Betsy (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜒᜆ᜔ᜐᜒ)

  1. a female given name from English
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